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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008- | 2008- | 2008- | 2008- | 2008- |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | MX-5 Miata | MX-5 Miata | MX-5 Miata | Lancer / Evolution | Lancer / Evolution | Lancer / Evolution | Lancer / Evolution | Lancer / Evolution |
| Trim | SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | DE | ES | GTS | Evolution GSR | Evolution MR |
| Engines | |||||||||
| Transmissions | |||||||||
| Drivetrains | |||||||||
| Tires | |||||||||
| Audio Systems | |||||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Removable or foldable barrier extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area. | |||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
| If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
| Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
| Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | |||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Actively splits power between the left and right rear wheels, which generally yields sportier handling. | |||||||||
| The center differential can be manually adjusted to vary the torque split front to rear. | |||||||||
| When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
| Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | |||||||||
| Manual opening. | |||||||||
| Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | |||||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | |||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||
| Includes CD player. | |||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||
| Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
| Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | |||||||||
Option Package Contents
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package
Brembo / BBS Package
Premium Package
Premium Package
Brembo / BBS Package
Air Conditioning and Power Pkg.
Premium Package
Sun and Sound Package
Premium Package
Deluxe Package
Sun and Sound Package
Sight and Sound Package
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